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Yes. If this did not happen we would not have volcanic islands.
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Why do some volcanoes erupt in under water?
because they were formed under the sea so when they erupt the can form tsunamis
How can volcanoes errupt under water?
The tectonic plates shifting is what causes an underwater volcano to erupt. Plate shifting is also the cause of tsunamis and earthquakes.
Are all volcanoes destructive?
Volcanoes are only destructive to people and property when they erupt. Volcanoes can lie dormant for decades before they erupt. The Hawaiian Islands were all formed from eruptions of volcanoes in the ocean.
Can a volcano erupt under water?
The tectonic plates move under the earth causing an eruption. This is the same basis for both under water and above water volcanoes. These volcanoes are officially called submarine volcanoes. They account for 75% of all magma produced by volcanoes. AND BOOOOOM
How many under water volcanoes erupt a year?
AnswerRight now, Kiluea has erupted non-stop for at least 30 years.
Do volcanoes erupt for the same reasons?
Yes, all volcanoes erupt because the magma underneath or in the volcano is under pressure, which forces the magma to the surface, where there is less pressure. However, volcanoes form in different places.
How do underwater volcanoes erupted?
they erupt just like they do above water
Are volcanoes that always erupt explosively located on water or land?
land
Do tsunamis erupt?
No. Volcanoes erupt.
How many volcanoes can erupt at once?
An unlimited amount of volcanoes can erupt at once
How many volcanoes erupt yearly?
About 60 volcanoes erupt each year.
Do volcanoes erupt at the end of the year?
Volcanoes can erupt at any time of year.
